(PR) Retroware and Zenovia Interactive have released the Steam demo for Neon Inferno–the cyberpunk-flair-ridden gallery-shooter recently announced as a joint partnership between the two studios.
Neon Inferno will also be participating in Steam’s Couch Co-Op Fest running from February 10 – 17. The game is scheduled for a release on all platforms in Q3 2025.
Players can expect a full level, along with both local co-op and Steam Remote Play being available for the demo. The challenging 1-credit Arcade Mode can also be attempted, with other difficulties to try and settings available.
Taking inspiration from classic titles like Contra and Wild Guns, Neon Inferno splits the action into the foreground and background with a variety of enemies and bosses in levels set in a dystopian New York City of 2055.
Developed by Zenovia Interactive and published by Retroware, Neon Inferno lets players take on the role of either Angelo or Mariana as they fight for a fledgling crime family striving for power against a corrupt NYPD and other crime syndicates in the war-torn metropolis.
With “Bullet Time,” players can deflect certain projectiles back at enemies they choose–regardless of whether they’re in the foreground or background! With multiple upgrades available to equip between missions, multiple difficulties, including an Arcade Mode, and two-player co-op available, players will be able to tackle their missions however they choose.
Key Features
- Shoot close, aim far: a dynamic blend of side-scroller and gallery-shooter, where the action takes place in both foreground and background (like playing Contra and Wild Guns at the same time).
- Glorious 32-bit Style: A sci-fi cityscape rendered in beautiful pixel art and backed by an evocative soundtrack
- Two-Player Co-op: With danger lurking around every street corner, wouldn’t you be better off with a friend?
- Satisfying Arcade Challenge: Enjoy a playthrough on an easier mode…or put your skills and resilience to the test with 1-credit-clear arcade mode.
About Zenovia Interactive
Neon Inferno is the second title from Zenovia Interactive, a fully remote and international game studio based in New York City and founded by Sri Kankanahalli in 2019. The company’s previous title was Steel Assault, released in late 2021.
About Retroware
“We’re all about modern retro games. We develop, publish, make merch, and run arcades. Bringing you retro experiences with modern conveniences.”
About Neon Inferno
NEON INFERNO is a hybrid side-scroller and gallery-shooter where the action takes place in both the foreground and the background. As warring factions battle for control of a dystopian New York City, you enter the fray as an assassin for the Family — a notorious crime syndicate determined to eliminate its rivals and dominate the metropolitan battlefield. Rendered in beautiful pixel art and backed by an evocative soundtrack, Neon Inferno delivers a stylish, modern 2D action experience with cyberpunk flair.
SELECT YOUR KILLER
Take control of Angelo Morano or Mariana Vitti and battle through the streets, blasting, deflecting, and slicing your way through your enemies! With multiple upgrades and weapon options to choose from, you’ll be well-equipped to shift this city-wide conflict in your favor.
SHOOT CLOSE, AIM FAR
Along with traditional run-and-gun action, you’ll be able to attack your enemies in both the foreground and the background, deflect their projectiles back at them using “Bullet Time”, and commandeer vehicles to chase down your targets! Choose your level of difficulty or challenge yourself in the 1-credit-clear Arcade Mode!
A JOINT OPERATION
Grab a friend and expand The Family’s reign across the city together! With double the characters and double the firepower, there’s no limit to the carnage you can cause!
TARGETS ACQUIRED
Go up against a rogue’s gallery of unruly bosses, one at the end of every mission. Each boss is totally unique, featuring many attacks and multiple phases that will truly put your skills to the test!